Easy first prop?

[eweinhoffer]

I've always wanted to try making movie props; and I guess I'm in the right place to learn how to do it
What would you guys recommend as a good "first prop"? I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and figured it wouldn't be too hard to make a Lightsaber out of pretty cheap stuff. Thoughts?

 

[kurtyboy]

Luke ANH hero Graflex lightsaber is a first for a lot of people. Just need a Graflex 3 cell (original or replica) plus a d-ring and grips and a piece of chrome mylar tape.

I've always wanted to try making movie props; and I guess I'm in the right place to learn how to do it
What would you guys recommend as a good "first prop"? I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and figured it wouldn't be too hard to make a Lightsaber out of pretty cheap stuff. Thoughts?

 

[themanwoaname]

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these.

and really any prop that norm gagnon has a plan of.

 

[CB2001]

Well, the easiest, and cheapest stuff you can do are paper props.

One of the things I've learned about props, as told to me by a teacher of mine from Full Sail, "Most props are items found and looked at in a different way." With that being said, if you really want to do a Star Wars prop on the cheap, PVC piping is useful. YouTube has quite a few tutorials on how to make PVC light sabers.

 

[Organic Mechanic]

You could always do "The One Ring"

Step 1. Buy Cheap, Gold wedding band from Wal*Mart.

Step 2. Buy long chain from same.

Step 3. Place ring on chain.

 

[bladefans]

Google "hardware lightsaber" and you'll find a ton of projects people have put together with a little cash and a lot of creativity.

 

[Jm419]

The Graflex is super easy, and perfect for a Star Wars fan; it's not cheap, though.

 

[SSgt Burton]

I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and figured it wouldn't be too hard to make a Lightsaber out of pretty cheap stuff. Thoughts?

The Graflex is super easy, and perfect for a Star Wars fan; it's not cheap, though.

A real Graflex isn't- but a lightsabre is!

I made one in 1980 when I was ten...

...Out of a broomstick handle and black electric tape! :lol

I guess you could say it was the first prop replica I ever made!

And talk about easy? I didn't even have to paint the blade; the broomhandle was already blue! :thumbsup


Mom wasn't too impressed when the broom went missing though. :confused :unsure



Kevin